Hello from Grand Rapids MI & San Antonio TX

[Peter WIlder]

Hello my name is Peter Wilder and I am from Grand Rapids MI. I am currently in the Air Force and stationed in San Antonio TX. That is why I included both cities. I am working on a degree in accounting, and am hoping to get my real estate license in the next 6 months. I am somewhat new to the REI world. I currently only own 1 rental property in Grand Rapids. I am hoping to do more investing in the Grand Rapids area. For right now just Buy-and-Hold, preferably multi-unit properties, but I have a single family right now. In 2 years when I get out of the Air Force I am hoping to do fix and flips. The plan is to move back to Grand Rapids, but I am not against investing here in Texas if the right deals come along.

I am glad I found this site, because it seems to be a wealth of knowledge. I am looking forward to learning more and connecting with the rest of you.

[Tom A.]

@Peter WIlder , welcome and hello from another Michigander!

A couple months ago, after taking my kids to the museum in GR, we walked and drove around the city for a few hours. I was impressed with the activity both downtown and in the neighborhoods. While Detroit gets most of the buzz these days, good and bad, I think GR has more momentum overall than Detroit. The West Michigan economy also weathered the storm better than SE Michigan did.

There are several GR area investors here on BP who certainly have their finger on the pulse better than I do, hopefully they'll pop up on here shortly.